Job Description

Beverage Manager / Lead Barista

Architecture is an art and design bookshop, archive, and café at 8010 Melrose Avenue in West Hollywood. We are hiring a Beverage Manager / Lead Barista to run our beverage program. This is a full-time position reporting to the partners.

The role

• Prepare and serve our full beverage menu to a high and consistent standard
• Create a warm, welcoming atmosphere for guests and colleagues, always delivering warm and attentive service 
• Manage daily operations including opening and closing, prep, inventory, ordering, and equipment maintenance
• Train beverage team to consistently meet quality, service, and aesthetic standards
• Ensure cleanliness, hygiene, and compliance with health and safety requirements
• Keep partners informed on day-to-day operations, flagging issues and opportunities as they arise
• Contribute to menu development, recipe creation, and documentation as the program evolves
• Help manage sourcing decisions, supplier relationships, and overall program performance

What we’re looking for

• Experienced and passionate about coffee (2+ years in specialty coffee preferred)
• Genuine care for quality, craft, and attention to detail
• Strong hospitality instincts: friendly, attentive, and welcoming
• Operationally sharp: organized, efficient, able to manage time and priorities during busy periods
• Able to work proactively and independently while also building a strong sense of teamwork and community
• Comfortable training and leading others with patience and clarity
• Curious, adaptable, and eager to learn and grow with the program

Management experience is valued but not required.

Compensation

Commensurate with experience.

To apply

Please send a brief note about yourself along with your resume to team@architecture.inc.

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